If you are tired of your wimpy Harleys or Hondas, then try stepping up to a manly motorcycle.
The 2003-2006 Dodge Tomahawk was powered by the same 500 horsepower, 510 cubic inch 10-cylinder engine used in the Dodge Viper high-performance sports car. It could go from 0 to 60 MPH in 2.5 seconds and had an estimated top speed ranging from 300 to 420 MPH, depending on whom you believed. The actual top speed is unknown because to date no one has had the courage to attempt to reach it, especially in light of the likelihood that the wind generated would exceed that of an EF5 tornado (200 MPH and higher) and would sweep the rider right off of the bike.
Dodge executives maintained that the Tomahawks were merely "rolling sculptures," were not street-legal, and were never intended to be ridden. Such a disclaimer was no doubt issued for liability concerns based on the belief that anyone crazy enough to try to ride one had a substantial chance of getting killed. Some folks have ridden them conservatively and survived.
It is believed that nine of these motorcycles were sold through Neiman Marcus at the price of $555,000.00 apiece. Hopefully, each buyer also purchased a decent helmet.
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